Quick answer
Nikephoros is a boy/girl name meaning "carrying victory".
Pronunciation: Classical Greek /niː.kɛː.pʰó.ros/.
Meaning and history
The name means "carrying victory" from Greek νίκη ( nike ) meaning "victory" and φέρω ( phero ) meaning "to carry, to bear". This name was borne by several Byzantine emperors, including the 10th-century Nikephoros II Phokas. Besides being a masculine personal name, it was also a title borne by the goddess Athena.
Notes and context
Usage: ancient greek, greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Νικηφόρος